Aramark

Food Production Supervisor - Henrico County - Jail East

Posted on: 2 Dec 2021

Barhamsville, VA

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Food Production Supervisor supervises inmate workers to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. Trains workers in methods of performing duties and assigns/coordinates work to promote efficiency of operations, along with sanitation of the facility and maintaining personal safety.  May requisition supplies and equipment to maintain inventory levels.  Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. 

Essential Functions: 

Conducts and/or attends daily shift huddles to communicate daily operational priorities, safety and security briefs
Supports daily schedules (if applicable), work areas, and assignments for inmates and/or Aramark food service workers and cooks
Supervises preparation and serving of meals while ensuring proper portion and special dietary requirements
Trains and guides inmates and staff on job duties, proper food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
Oversees the completion of tasks
Reviews monthly menu, conducts inventory, and ensures that the appropriate product is ordered
Adheres to security procedures to facilitate the safety of yourself and others including ensuring that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards customers, clients, and co-workers
Instills and monitors clean as you go culture with all assigned workers
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
Completes production paperwork and/or sanitation paperwork essential to be in compliance with Aramark and facility procedures
Ensures security of company assets
Communicates skillfully both written and verbally
Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus
Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment
Must be able to obtain a food safety certification
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to exercise good judgment and tact
Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs
Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance

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Aramark

Philadelphia, PA

Aramark provides food, facilities management, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in North America and internationally. It operates in three segments: Food and Support Services United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform and Career Apparel. The company offers managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail operations; non-clinical support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, clinical equipment maintenance, grounds keeping, and capital project management services.

It also provides on-site restaurants, convenience stores, and executive dining services; beverage and vending services; and facility management services comprising landscaping, transportation, payment, and other facility consulting services relating to building operations. In addition, the company offers concessions, banquet, and catering services; retail services and merchandise sale, recreational, and lodging services; and facility management services at sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities.

Additionally, the company offers correctional food, and food and facilities management services for parks; and operates commissaries, laundry facilities, and property rooms. It also provides design, sourcing and manufacturing, delivery, cleaning, maintenance, and marketing services for uniforms and accessories; provides managed restroom services; and rents uniforms, work clothing, outerwear, particulate-free garments, and non-garment items and related services that include mats, shop towels, and first aid supplies.

The company was formerly known as ARAMARK Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Aramark in May 2014. Aramark was founded in 1959 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.